Book description
Russia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence?August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the West's support for Ukraine.In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict?From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, A Spy at War reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.Praise for A Spy at War'Beaumont strikes back with an absolutely riveting plunge into the dark heart of the spy war between Russia and the West in Ukraine. A Spy At War is the best sort of espionage novel, shimmering with authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and a gritty exploration of betrayal and revenge' David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and author of The Seventh Floor; co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast'Charles Beaumont is that rare combination in spy fiction: a genuine former intelligence officer who is also a first-class writer' Charles Cumming, author of Kennedy 35'With his second novel, Beaumont has cemented himself as an author who both fearlessly tackles hard subjects and spins masterful tales. A Spy at War is daring and unflinching, a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the insidious nature of influence politics and soft power that defines modern warfare and espionage' I.S. Berry, author of The Peacock and the Sparrow'This second espionage thriller from former MI6 operative Charles Beaumont underlines his quality' Daily Mail'An unadorned take on the brutal realities of the Ukrainian war, told with literary flair and an insider's insights into the corrupt political forces at work behind the trenches' Paul Vidich, author of Beirut Station'Angry, propulsive and very, very timely. It feels like Beaumont's home turf - and is all the better for it. If A Spy Alone was his cry of rage as a citizen, A Spy at War is his cry of rage as a spook... Topping A Spy Alone was a tough ask. Beaumont has managed it' Dominick Donald, author of Breathe'Many works of fiction will be inspired by the war in Ukraine, the seminal European war of the 21st century. Charles Beaumont literally blasts out ahead of the field with an effort that is both cinematic and compassionate in depicting the frontlines of this terrible conflict, and merits its own Netflix series... A worthy sequel to his debut masterpiece' Dr Fiona Hill, CMG, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russia'A classic of the spy fiction genre. Beaumont's portrayal of the contrast between a dysfunctional, working-from-home Whitehall and the horrors of the Ukraine war is particularly powerful... Its denouement is both shocking and unexpected. A real tour de force' Christopher Steele, author of Unredacted: Russia, Trump, and the Fight for Democracy'Beaumont has done it again: a gripping spy thriller, this time set in war-torn Ukraine, which is so true to life you feel you are there. It's also about Britain, now, and how so many in the Establishment have sold their souls for Russian gold' John Sweeney, author of Killer in the Kremlin
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience